One of the items I included on this year’s holiday gift guide for nature explorers was nature DVDs. One series in particular – Gus Outdoors – is a favorite of the big explorer. I think it’s because he can relate: The host of the series is a 6-year-old boy exploring nature.I reviewed the first installment in the Gus Outdoors series (Gull Island) earlier this year and thought … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in Edinburgh, Scotland
Today’s guest post is part of the “Favorite Places to Explore Nature” series and comes to us all the way from Scotland via Anna of LoveBaby LoveTravel. I’m inspired by Anna’s adventurous spirit – she took a 2,000-mile road trip around Europe when her son was only 5 months old! I'd like to extend a special thanks to her for contributing the first international post in this … [Read more...]
First Snow
When we planned our pre-Thanksgiving trip to our cabin in Yosemite National Park back in September, we had no idea it would turn into the adventure it became. We didn’t know then that the kids would wind up seeing their first snow. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a better scenario. As we drove down the windy road toward our cabin, then over the tiny bridge and down our … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Vacation Jar
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. While I am a supporter of the Leave No Trace principles, I admit I have my shortcomings. Sometimes when we’re out exploring nature, we snag a few keepsakes to help us remember our adventures. This summer’s trip to our cabin in Yosemite National Park is a perfect example. We spent a … [Read more...]
The 2010 Holiday Gift Guide for Nature Explorers
Yosemite National Park, November, 2010 Last year’s gift list was such a hit that I thought I’d share it again this year, with a few revisions and upgrades, of course. Version 2010 features ideas for both little and big kids (playful parents, that is). For what it’s worth, I think we as a society spend way too much effort on attaining things and way too little on … [Read more...]